The president is expected to couple his decision with new sanctions not technically related to the deal, including some aimed at human rights abuses

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump has decided to extend sanctions relief to Iran, following the advice of top advisers and keeping the landmark Iran nuclear agreement intact for at least another several months, people familiar with the discussions said.

Mr. Trump is expected to couple that decision with a package of new sanctions, including some aimed at confronting human rights abuses in Iran, that are not technically related to the nuclear agreement.

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